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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> Greetings Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Registration is now open for the 2018 National Federation of the Blind of California convention.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>www.nfbcal.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-indent:29.25pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>The convention will be held at the:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>LOS ANGELES AIRPORT MARRIOTT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>5855 WEST CENTURY BLVD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>LOS ANGELES, CA 90045<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>ALL RESERVATIONS FOR THE HOTEL ARE MADE THROUGH THE RESERVATION NUMBER: 1 800 228-9290<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>IN ORDER TO GET A ROOM IN THE NFBCA ROOM BLOCK,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>YOU MUST STATE THAT YOU ARE WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>OF THE BLIND<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>Room rates: $129 per night<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>OCTOBER 25, 26, 27, 28, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>THEME: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>CREATING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING BRIDGES TOGETHER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>Important note to all chapters: The state convention of the NFB of California represents an annual opportunity for federationists and other interested people throughout our state to assemble. The NFBCA convention features substantive blindness related programming, deliberations on state and local policy matters, administration of internal organizational business, and special exhibits of interest to members. The state convention allows members from local chapters across the state to get together, reunion style, to renew old acquaintances, and meet new friends. There will be a mix of formal and casual events to be enjoyed by all attendees. You can be sure that attending the 2018 NFBCA state convention promises to be the highlight of the year. Looking forward to meeting with you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>Ever Lee Hairston, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>H: 323-654-2975<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'>C: 323-252-9188<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal><a href="mailto:Ever.hairston@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"'>Ever.hairston@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>National Federation of the Blind of California Scholarships <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>Each year, the National Federation of the Blind of California awards scholarships based on academic excellence.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> Scholarship applications and instructions are available from our website at </span><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>www.nfbcal.org</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> The deadline for application is Saturday, September 15, 2018.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>Jana Littrell, Scholarship-Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The California affiliate will be working with the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You Cane Give Initiative</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>”</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> to put canes into the hands of blind people in third world countries. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The affiliate is asking for everyone</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>’</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>s support and participation with such a worthy cause. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You Cane Give Initiative</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>”</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> is relying on everyone to collect all the broken and unused canes you are not using. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The broken canes will be re-furbished and sent to blind people in need. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>They also ask if possible, to donate a new cane or a monetary donation (make checks payable to NFBCA, if you do not have a broken or unused cane to donate. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The collection of canes and donations will be during the NFBCA 2018 State Convention. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>There will be a box inside of the Exhibit Hall on Friday and also during General Session on Saturday . </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Each member who donates to the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You Cane Give Initiative</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>”</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> will be entered in a raffle to win a gift from the KustumCane.com Company of Tennessee! For more info contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Edward Davis <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>C:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 909.532.9513<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <span class=MsoHyperlink>1</span></span><a href="mailto:stamendmented@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>stamendmented@gmail.com</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Inland Empire Chapter will be supporting the Ronald McDonald House with the help of each chapter in the National Federation of the Blind of California. The House is able to support many families through the backing of the local community partners. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Pull for the Ronald McDonald House!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Support the Ronald McDonald House by participating in the pull tab collection program. Pull tabs are the aluminum tops from cans of soda and other beverages. The funds raised by this recycling are used to help support the day to day operations of the House. Each chapter that participates, by bringing a bag of pull tabs, with the chapter name labeled on the bag, to State Convention will receive a beautiful certificate from the Ronald McDonald House.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl Thurston, President, Inland Empire Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>C: 909.821.9589<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Deafblind Group is reforming in September!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> If you experience the unique duel challenges of blindness and hearing loss and all the adventures and misadventures associated with it, they have good news to share. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>They have scheduled their first meeting for Thursday, September 13th at 7 p.m. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>So come join them, share experience, teach some tips and tricks and learn some others and help them plan the future of this exciting group.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Where: Affiliate conference phone number 605.468.8011 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Passcode 184220<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Angela Fowler, Committee Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>C:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 530.902.0987<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:fowlers@syix.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>fowlers@syix.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>The San Fernando Valley Chapter will be having a fundraiser at the Bob</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>’</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>s Big Boy Restaurant on Saturday September 15, at 5:00 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> The address is 4211 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, cross street is Rose.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> All you will need to do is purchase the certificates in $5 increments from the chapter to cover your cost of the meal, tax and tip which you present to the cashier at the end.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> You will be able to order anything on the menu, certificates will be purchased from the chapter with cash or check.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>Please send an email if you can attend only because the limit for seating is 40 people.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> No regrets are necessary! Email:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span><a href="mailto:joystigile@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>joystigile@gmail.com</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>Robert Stigile, President, San Fernando Valley Chapter</span></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>2<sup>nd</sup> Vice-President National Federation Of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>The Pathfinder chapter Los Angeles will</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>host a fund raiser event at the Chipotle</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>restaurant on Saturday, September 22</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody'>. The</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody'> address is </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody'>2944 W. Imperial highway, Inglewood, </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody'>the cross street is Crenshaw Boulevard. The time is from 5 p.m. to 9</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> p.m.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>They will also be raffling off a two hour private sailing cruise, This fantastic raffle will be drawn during the State Convention, </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>around the Long Beach Harbor. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>You and five of your closest friends or family can sail the Long Beach Harbor for two hours with Captain Mark on the boat name</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>JAZZ. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> Tickets are $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>The Pathfinder chapter will give a scholarship to a blind College</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>student at our state convention and they are selling raffle tickets to help fun this event. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>First prize is an Echo Dot, second prize is another Echo Dot and 3rd prize is $50 cash.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> Tickets are $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>Rochelle Houston, President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="mailto:rhouston58@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>rhouston58@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'>c:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> 323.807.0300<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Escondido Chapter is having a fund raiser at Wendy's Restaurant, 1530 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> The event will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Please contact one of the chapter members for a flyer which must be presented at the restaurant in order to participate in the fund raiser.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Yvette Lee, President, Escondido Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>C:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 619.523.4733<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Inland Empire Chapter will hold a Disaster Planning Workshop. Come an learn life saving skills on Friday September 7, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Held at the Service Center for Independent Living, 107 Spring Street, Claremont 91711. The cross street is Green<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Joy Stigile, Editor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>